Bali Indonesia Cruise from Benoa to Sydney — 15 Days

14 nights · Bali Indonesia · Departs Benoa (Indonesia) · Visiting Lembar, Komodo Island Indonesia, Darwin, Cooktown QLD, Cairns, Townsville QLD, Airlie Beach, Newcastle NSW, Sydney · Aboard Oceania Cruises on the Oceania Riviera

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Benoa Cruise Port (Bali): Shore Excursions & Expert Guide Lembar (Lombok) Cruise Port: Shore Excursions & Expert Guide Pulau Komodo | Indonesia Cruise Port Darwin Cruise Port Guide: Expert Shore Excursion Advice
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Cruise lineOceania Cruises
ShipOceania Riviera
Duration14 nights
Port calls10
Departures1 sailings
Year built2012
Guests1447
Cabins629
Crew800
Length251 m
Beam32 m
Cruising speed20.0 kn
  1. Day 1

    Benoa, Indonesia

    Benoa is Bali’s principal cruise gateway, set on the island’s sheltered southeast coast. From the pier, Bali’s contrasts are close at hand: Nusa Dua’s resorts and Sanur’s seafront. Denpasar offers markets, museums, and a glimpse of daily life beyond the resort belt. Allow time for traffic; journeys inland can take longer than the map suggests. For a deeper excursion, Ubud pairs galleries and rice terraces with a lively arts scene.

  2. Day 2

    Lembar, Indonesia

    Lembar is Lombok’s working harbour, where ferries connect the island with Bali. The port lies about 25 kilometres south of Mataram, Lombok’s compact capital. Explore Sasak heritage in traditional villages, surf beaches in the south, and rice fields across the inland foothills. The island’s best experiences lie well beyond the waterfront, so plan to travel.

  3. Day 3

    Komodo Island Indonesia, Indonesia

    Komodo is a rare landfall where the world’s largest lizard still lives in the wild. The island lies within Komodo National Park, a UNESCO-listed landscape of dry hills, clear bays and coral-rich waters. Ranger-guided walks offer a chance to see the dragons, while boat trips reach quiet coves and rewarding snorkeling. Expect heat and uneven trails; the island rewards those who explore at an unhurried pace.

  4. Day 5

    Darwin, Australia

    Darwin is Australia’s northern gateway, where the Timor Sea meets a city shaped by tropical heat and Asian influence. Its compact waterfront puts the harbour within easy reach. The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory offers insight into Indigenous cultures and the region’s wartime past. Beyond town, Kakadu’s wetlands and Litchfield’s waterfalls reward a longer stay. Visit in the dry season for easier travel and clear, warm days.

  5. Day 8

    Cooktown QLD, Australia

    Cooktown sits where the Endeavour River meets the Coral Sea, beneath the hills of Cape York Peninsula. In 1770, James Cook repaired the Endeavour here after it struck the Great Barrier Reef. Climb Grassy Hill for broad river and coastline views, then visit the James Cook Museum in a former convent. Cooktown’s gold-rush past and living Guugu Yimithirr culture give this remote Queensland town its distinct character.

  6. Day 9

    Cairns, Australia

    Cairns puts two World Heritage landscapes within reach: the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics rainforest. Boats leave the marina for coral reefs and islands. Inland, the scenic railway and Skyrail connect Cairns with Kuranda, a mountain village above the rainforest. The Esplanade’s waterfront lagoon offers a refreshing pause in the tropical city. Allow time for Cairns itself: its markets, cafés and relaxed waterfront reward a slower pace between excursions.

  7. Day 10

    Townsville QLD, Australia

    Townsville puts tropical North Queensland within reach, with the Great Barrier Reef offshore and Magnetic Island just across the water. Take the ferry to Magnetic Island, where walking trails, quiet bays and koalas make a compelling day ashore. Back in town, The Strand follows the waterfront, while Castle Hill rewards a climb with broad views over the harbour. Allow time for the Museum of Tropical Queensland, whose exhibits explore the region’s maritime and natural history.

  8. Day 11

    Airlie Beach, Australia

    Airlie Beach is the mainland gateway to the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef, on Queensland’s Coral Sea coast. Boats leave its marina for island beaches, reef snorkelling and sailing, on day trips or overnight cruises. The foreshore lagoon offers a saltwater swim and bay views; cafés and shops line the town centre. Conway National Park’s rainforest trails provide a quieter inland counterpoint.

  9. Day 14

    Newcastle NSW, Australia

    Newcastle is a working harbour city with surf beaches, sandstone heritage and a confident food scene. Begin in the East End, where Fort Scratchley overlooks the Pacific and recalls the city’s military past. Follow the Bathers Way, a coastal walk linking beaches, ocean baths and dramatic headlands. At the table, look for fresh seafood and Hunter Valley wines, produced in the region west of the city.

  10. Day 15

    Sydney, Australia

    From the water, Sydney’s harbour frames the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and ferries crossing between historic quays. Beyond the waterfront, central Sydney pairs nineteenth-century buildings with contemporary architecture and leafy streets. Walk the Royal Botanic Garden for harbour views, or take a ferry to Manly for a coastal perspective. Allow time to explore The Rocks, where the city’s colonial beginnings meet galleries, cafés and a lively weekend market.

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Published September 25, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard

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